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Kiddie Academy of Glenview
Assistant Teacher - Early Childhood Education
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$34,974 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
We are a family, and Kiddie Academy is your home away from home. To give the best experience to the children and families we serve, we believe in providing the best to our teachers as well. We value YOU by providing access to the resources and benefits you need to grow and thrive in your career. Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners. Through our play-based curriculum, our dedicated teachers nurture the qualities in children that inspire them to explore, connect, and excel in every facet of their life. What we offer : Comprehensive Benefits We provide all full-time teachers access to a comprehensive benefits package including Competitive Salary, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 401K Retirement Plan with employer matching, Recruitment and Referral Bonuses. Investment in Your Future We invest in you through ongoing training and professional development, biannual teacher in-service days, opportunities for growth, Tuition Reimbursement for college coursework or CDA Certification, and Gateways Credential, Gateways Scholarship, and Great Start Wage Supplement assistance. Work/Life Balance We support your life outside of Kiddie Academy with earned personal time off, vacation, paid holidays, and minimum 50% childcare discounts. Full and Part Time positions are available! Motivating and Supportive Environment We want to recognize, reward, and retain the best teachers. We strive for a positive environment where you will feel appreciated for the work you do for our littlest learners. What we're looking for : Passionate, flexible, reliable individuals who can implement our proprietary curriculum through fun, interactive learning experiences. The drive for continued professional development, growth, and success. A commitment to follow all licensing guidelines, Kiddie Academy policies, and NAEYC standards to ensure the optimal daily care of every child. Experience in a licensed childcare center or related field, at least 18 years or older, and minimally completed high school diploma or equivalent. The ability to meet state requirements for education, and the ability to work indoors, outdoors, and engage in physical activity with children. Kiddie Academy has been a leader in educationally focused childcare for more than 30 years. Our state-of -the art facilities provide high-quality educational childcare and community services to our surrounding community. We welcome you to become part of a team that believes in creating a community that shapes and inspires children for the future!